Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Breaks Silence After Arrest in France

• Durov said Telegram facing “growing pains” from rapid expansion to hundreds of millions of users globally
• Platform struggling with content moderation as user base grows exponentially
  • Will develop better tools to remove illegal content while protecting user privacy
• Working to improve servers and infrastructure to prevent outages and disruptions
• Hinted at potential monetization plans to financially sustain Telegram’s growth
• Arrest in France raises questions about his leadership and Telegram’s legal resiliency
  • But company’s decentralized structure will allow operations to continue
• Reaffirmed commitment to user privacy and encryption
• Outlined plans for new features like:
  • Improved group chats
  • Better file sharing
  • Enhanced privacy controls
• Thanked users for patience and support through challenges
  • Expressed confidence Telegram will adapt and thrive moving forward

The statement comes at a crucial time for Telegram and attempts to reassure users about the platform’s stability, principles, and future innovations after facing recent scrutiny and Durov’s arrest.